• Linda Stuart and Zeta VanWye, members of Barry County Master Gardeners, will demonstrate how to grow mushrooms on a log

• A Monsanto representative will provide information concerning GMOs and what the home gardener should know about them

• Shon Bishop, a small farms expert from Lincoln University, will share hints on growing greens and tomatoes.

After each presentation, participants may ask questions.

The workshop will also include snacks and door prizes.

To attend, participants must register through the Barry County Extension Office. Early registration fee is $10 in advance, or $12 at the door. Call the Extension office at 417-847-3161, or email wogomanb@missouri.edu to obtain registration information.

Participants can obtain information about the Master Gardener program from the Extension Office. The program is organized through the University of Missouri Extension service and facilitated through local extension agents. Candidates may attend a series of classes on many aspects of gardening to develop a knowledge base, or work through online sessions individually.

The group's mission is to offer educational opportunities to the public, and to help beautify the local community. Statewide, Master Gardeners provide tens of thousands of volunteer hours each year, and have great impact in beautifying parks, schools, libraries and other public buildings in their respsective communities.